Huey Morgan has joined Virgin Radio, simply weeks after asserting his departure from BBC Radio 6 Music.
The previous Enjoyable Lovin’ Criminals frontman offered his closing present on 6 Music on December 27, after a 17-year stint on the community, with the BBC wishing him “the easiest for the longer term” as they introduced he was leaving the company.
Now (January 4), Virgin Radio UK have confirmed that Morgan has joined their community and subsequent Saturday (January 10), he’ll host the primary of his new weekend mornings reveals on the station.
The Huey Present will broadcast dwell from 10am to 2pm each Saturday and Sunday, with Morgan becoming a member of a presenting line-up that additionally consists of Chris Evans, Blur’s Alex James and Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic.
“I’m so excited to be a part of Virgin Radio at this essential second in its historical past and can endeavour to convey all the very best music to the listeners each weekend,” Morgan mentioned in an announcement.
New York-born musician Morgan rose to fame because the frontman of the Enjoyable Lovin’ Criminals, who discovered explicit success within the UK with three high 10 albums and eight high 40 singles, together with ‘Scooby Snacks’ and ‘Loco’.
Morgan stepped down from the group in late 2021. In an announcement on the time, the remaining members wished him “all the very best together with his endeavours” and mentioned they’d “proceed as Enjoyable Lovin’ Criminals”.
Nevertheless, in 2023, he would criticise the present line-up on social media, describing them as “frauds and cowards” in addition to being a “tribute act”.
Throughout his radio profession, Morgan prompted controversy in 2012 by criticising fellow 6 Radio DJ Lauren Laverne, calling himself “the folks’s champ” and saying Laverne “simply reveals up and performs on Twitter”. He would later apologise to the presenter for his feedback.
This yr, he revealed his autobiography, The Enjoyable Lovin’ Felony, which charted the rise of the band, Morgan’s struggles with psychological well being, and tales from ‘90s New York. The opinions have been overwhelmingly optimistic, praising his honesty and genuine voice.
